TYEE DENTAL - Key Persons

Dr. Josh Merrell was born in Illinois and lived in seven different states growing up (Illinois, Ohio, Wisconsin, Idaho, Michigan, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania). He attended Brigham Young University, receiving a degree in Exercise Science and then went on to graduate from the Ohio State College of Dentistry. He has practiced in Whitefish, MT and most recently in Kelso, WA. Dr. Merrell is a husband to Emily and father to Parker and Finn. Their family loves the outdoors, and they spend a great deal of time hiking, camping, skiing, golfing, and traveling. Dr. Merrell is an avid Green Bay Packers fan from his time spent living in Wisconsin and can speak Italian from his two years living in Milan, Italy! Having moved around so frequently, Dr. Merrell knew from a young age that he wanted to find a place he loved, settle there, and make it his home. Upon visiting the Olympia area, he quickly fell in love with its beauty and personality. He is now excited to call it his home. He purchased Tyee Dental in 2019 and is proud to be a part of its long history of serving the Tumwater area. As a dentist, Dr. Merrell most enjoys helping others gain the confidence and self-esteem that comes from a healthy mouth and a beautiful smile. He prides himself on helping people have a comfortable and pain-free experience at the dentist. Dr. Merrell is a participating member of the American Dental Association and the Washington State Dental Association.